Mailport: 03/08
One Tough Lafitte 44Hurricane Charlie, the second of three hurricanes to hit Daytona Beach, Fla., in 2004, found my 1982 Lafitte 44 at an...
PS Advisor: 05/15/02
Deep vs. Shoal KeelsI have been considering purchase of an Ericson 32-200. Two options are available: shoal or competition keel. The competition configuration has...
What Chain Connector Will Fit My Gypsy?
Regarding your recent article on joining chain segments (see Reliable Chain Connections, PS June 2018), I've been coastal cruising from Canada to Panama since...
Mailport: 11/01/03
Pump Noise-A Good Thing?Well done on the review of freshwater pumps . I have a couple of comments, though, the first of which...
Mailport: March 2014
I just read your article on coffee making aboard (PS, January 2014), and feel compelled to reply with my path to the perfect cup...
Tips on Painting Your Peeling Mast
Chips and scrapes in a carefully painted mast start out as a cosmetic issue. But as moisture intrudes and corrosion takes over the paint...
Mailport: 11/09
Trigger Tether To keep from being pulled under in a collision between a tanker and my sailboat, I "pulled the ripcord" to release the...
Mailport: 09/05
Speedseal Response The cover plate on my Yanmar 3JH2E is aft of the pump and about two inches ahead of the starter motor, making...
Mailport 04/01/99
Anchor TestsIn regard to your anchor test in sand, you remarked that the Digger anchor refused to set, even though the inventor said he...
PS Advisor 01/15/98
From Freshwater to SaltI plan to move from the Chicago area to North Carolina. My Catalina 30 has spent its entire life on Lake...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
